Ryan Powell

Ryan Powell is a counsellor with three years' experience working in mental health. He has provided therapy within the NHS IAPT service, offered short-term support to men in prison, and runs a private practice. He aims to listen with empathy and to challenge clients when that will help them reach their goals.

His style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on what matters now, with space to talk about difficult feelings and upsetting events. He offers a calm, non-judgemental setting where people can bring worries about anger, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationships.

Ryan draws on client-centred work to follow what each person brings to the room. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going. Elements of psychodynamic thinking help him look at how past experiences shape current responses.

In practical terms he helps people break issues into manageable steps. That can mean setting small goals, trying a different coping tactic between sessions, or testing new ways of responding to conflict and stress. He also supports people dealing with identity concerns such as gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ related stress.

Ryan describes his approach as compassionate but honest. He will challenge when needed and keep a steady focus on the goals a person sets. If someone wants to start, he asks them to complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule.

How his approaches shape online work

Ryan uses client-centred methods to make sessions person-focused and responsive to what each client feels is most important. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and understood before moving to practical work.

Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to identify patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems active. It involves trying small changes and noticing what helps, which can be especially useful for anxiety, anger and addictions.

Psychodynamic ideas are also part of his work; these aim to look at how earlier experiences influence current reactions. This can help make sense of repeated relationship patterns or persistent feelings that are hard to shift.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those aims. Plans can change as work progresses, with room to keep what helps and drop what does not.

Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow regular contact when that suits someone's routine. It also supports brief check-ins or focused work without needing long commutes, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than displacing it.